Investigation Into Police Officer On Masters' Case Delayed
Masters Served 9 Years In Wrongful Conviction
The investigation into Fort Collins Police officer Jim Broderick has been delayed.Broderick was the lead investigator during the trial of Tim Masters.Masters was convicted in the 1987 murder of Peggy Hettrick. He served more than nine years until DNA evidence cleared him.
Weld County prosecutors are investigating allegations that Broderick lied on the witness stand, illegally taped a conversation between Masters and his father, and failed to turn over documents that could have helped Masters' defense.In a news release sent to 7NEWS, the Weld County District Attorney’s office said it needs to do more interviews and follow up on leads before reaching a filing decision.Officials said the list of people still to interview includes a key witness. That witness has not been available because their attorney is involved in a federal death penalty case.Officials said they have conducted 28 interviews.After the investigation is finished, a prosecutorial decision will be made.Read more about the investigation in today's Fort Collins Coloradan.
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Previous Stories:
- March 19, 2008: DNA Laws Likely To Change
- January 29, 2008: AG Takes Over Hettrick Case After Conviction Is Overturned
- January 25, 2008: DA To Dismiss All Charges Against Masters
- January 25, 2008: DA Explains Motion To Dismiss Charges Against Masters
- January 23, 2008: Masters' First Day Of Freedom Spent Shopping
- January 23, 2008: Victim's Brother Had Doubts About Whether Masters Was Killer
- January 22, 2008: Word Of The Day 'Freedom', Says Master
- January 22, 2008: Tim Masters Now A Free Man
- January 21, 2008: Larimer County DA's Letter About Tim Masters
- January 21, 2008: Focus Shifts To Investigators In Masters Case
- January 19, 2008: New DNA Evidence Means New Trial For Tim Masters
- November 9, 2007: Report: Doubts Over 1999 Colorado Murder Conviction
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